THE CANTON FAIR AT CORTLAND'S NEW WICKWIRE BUILDING ON RAILROAD STREET

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, February 10, 1888.

The Canton Fair.

   The comparatively insignificant sum of two bits, expended for the purchase of a ticket, will admit one into the Canton Fair [presented by the International Order of Odd Fellows--CC editor] in the new Wickwire Building, where much that is interesting may be seen. On the lower floor are displayed the exhibits of the representative business men of town. On the second are arranged a number of booths where fancy articles can be purchased, while the third is devoted to the art gallery, museum, glass blowers and dancing hall.

   The exhibits on the first floor are tastefully arranged and reflect great credit on the firms by whom they were gotten up. The booths on the second floor are marvels of the unique effects that can be evolved where taste, and an artistic sense are given room in which to work. The museum contains the collection of war relics from the battlefield of Gettysburg and is of rare interest. In it are found the various kinds of missiles used in war, such as bomb shells, solid shot, grape shot and canister, together with specimens of the arms used by both armies. The collection is owned by Albert Hollenbeck, of Virgil, and its authenticity is vouched for by a number of the best citizens of Cortland.

   The museum is also worthy of inspection containing as it does many curios which it must have taken much money and time to collect. In it are found articles of great antiquity, some even dating back of the birth of Christ. A number of autographs of famous persons are also exhibited, among them being those of Gen. Grant, Senator Leland Stamford, Nellie Bly, Belva Lockwood, Senator Frank Hiscock and others.

   Wednesday evening the famous Lotus Glee Club of Boston, was present and sang two selections at the request of Mr. Pruden. Their performance elicited much applause.

   The Mechanics' Band, under the capable leadership of Mr. M. J. Muncev, is stationed on the first floor and renders each evening a number of selections in an extremely pleasing manner. Fischer's orchestra furnishes the music for dancing on the third floor.

   The fair will be continued this and to-morrow evening when the drawing of the prizes will take place.

HERE AND THERE.

   Mr. R. R. Davis of Canada has become manager of the Tully Times.

   The Cortland Corset Company has a new advertisement on our fourth page.

   William Clark & Co., of this place, has taken possession of the shoe store recently purchased by E. W. Tripp in Homer.

   The Opera House was well filled to witness the performance of Jas. C. Roach and company, in “Dan Darcy,” last week Wednesday evening. The entertainment was [splendid.]

   The Prohibitionists of this town will hold a caucus at the Monitor office at 7:30 P. M. to-night, for the purpose of nominating officers to be supported at the coming town meeting.

   Probably the largest corpse that was ever buried in the Willett cemetery was that of Mrs.---ey, of that place, who weighed some 400 lbs.—Cincinnatus Register.

   The citizens of Homer have made application to the State hatchery for trout with which to stock the streams in that vicinity. It would be well for some one to make a move in that direction here.

   Messrs. H. C. Beebe, F. C. Reynolds, and F. C. Cobb have been appointed a committee to investigate the Gamewell Fire Alarm system, and to report thereon at the next meeting of the board of trustees.

   Last Wednesday Mrs. Sheeley, of Fitz ave., while on her way to call upon a neighbor, fell on the sidewalk, breaking her arm about three inches above the wrist. Dr. McNamara was called and reduced the fracture.

   At the desk factory, last Monday, an employee by the name of Stein had his thumb nearly cut off by the saw on which he was working; another named Mitchell had his finger badly cut by a saw, while another was knocked down by a stick which caught the teeth of a saw and was thrown over. striking him just above the eye.

   Next month Messrs. E. A., E. J. and G. M.  Hopkins, of this village, will open a grocery store and meat market in the new Wickwire block on Railroad St., under the firm name of Hopkins Bros. They have had several years' experience in the grocery trade, and have many friends who will remember them when in need of goods in their line. We wish them success.

   The discussion of "Womens' voting at school meetings," which was to have been held at the W. C. T. U. meeting on January 28th, was postponed on account of the\ severe storm, until 2:30 P. M. to-morrow afternoon, at the Baptist church parlors. All ladies who are interested in the subject, whether members of the union or not, are earnestly requested to be present and participate in the discussion.

   The new boiler made for the Hitchcock Manufacturing Co. by the Porter Manufacturing Co. of Syracuse, has been received, and will be placed in position at once. The boiler is sixty six inches in diameter, sixteen feet long, and is rated at 125 horse power. It is made of the best A. A. steel, and is capable of sustaining a tensile strain of 60,000 lbs. The boiler will be used in running the dynamo for the electric lights, and will furnish power sufficient to run every light in town to its full capacity. It will be ready for use in one week.

   At the Screen Door and Window factory, last Wednesday, Mrs. Anna Shepherd and Miss Rosa Faulkner made four hundred and seventy-two heads [sic], it being the largest number ever made in the shop in one day.

   Frank D. Haskell, of McGrawville, has sold his restaurant in that place, and has purchased the Skeels hotel at Blodgett's Mills. Mr. Haskell has had several years' experience as a hotel keeper, and we doubt not will give excellent satisfaction to all who patronize him. He takes possession April 1st next.

   Mahan's Music Festival (14th year) will be held at the Cortland Opera House, June 5th to 8th inclusive. Mr. Carl Zerrahn, of Boston, will be the conductor. Prof. C. L. Schaichs' excellent orchestra of twenty pieces, from Rochester, will assist again. Other eminent artists will be engaged, and the complete announcement will soon be made of the entire list and plans.

   In making up our report of the court proceedings last week we stated that H. L. Bronson, F. Pierce and A. P. Smith appeared for the plaintiff in the case of Ellen S. Ballard vs. The Hitchcock Manufacturing Co. This was a mistake. Judge Smith and Mr. Bronson were not in the case at all. Mr. Pierce, of Homer, and Geo. S. Sands, Esq., of this place, tried the case for Mrs. Ballard, and are alone entitled to all the credit for the victory obtained. [Mrs. Ballard sued for $5,000 over the death of her husband at the Hitchcock factory fire—CC editor.]

   D. E Whitmore, of Marathon, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, was in town Wednesday and had a consultation with County Treasurer Brown with reference to providing a drill room and armory for the 45th Separate company. It was decided to wait till a certificate could be obtained from the Adjutant General's office stating that the company contained the required number of men, when steps will be at once taken to procure a suitable place. The Mammoth rink on South Main St. will probably be selected.